Arts & Lifestyles - June 18, 2020

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Featured Artist of the Month: Gabriella Grama ♦ B12 INSIDE: Kent Animal Shelter reopens B10 • Events Calendar B14 • The King of Staten Island reviewed B16 • Preview of The Takeaway Men B19

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LIFE LINES

What I learned from the first African American teacher I had

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When my son John was accepted to Yale, I introduced him to Professor Davis who mentored him in his first year. Sadly, it was my son who broke the news that Mr. Davis was dying of cancer.

I owe to Charles Davis many habits I used in my own relation to students. I took them to coffee or lunch and insisted on paying the tab. I encouraged those who came to see me during office hours. I tried to be a mentor and a scholar and lived up to the model Davis exemplified. He showed that no race has a monopoly on the goodness, compassion, intelligence, or talents that are within all of humanity and can be nourished by those who model themselves on the best of what humanity can offer.

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When I went to NYU on a scholarship in the Fall of 1949, I was assigned to a freshman English class. The first day when I walked in, I was surprised to see my instructor was African American. He was getting his PhD in NYU’s English BY ELOF AXEL CARLSON Department.

Each week we prepared a one-page theme.

Mr. Charles T. Davis would grade these and add his notes on how effective our themes were. He read short stories and essays by published writers pointing out what made them a delight or informative to read. He then would use our themes and do the same analysis for them, always emphasizing how to write well and to get one’s ideas across as gracefully as we could summon our skills.

Professor Davis selected one of my essays for an annual publication titled Good Themes that the English Department gave to all the students taking freshman English. He would greet me over the next three years whenever we ran into each other. He would often invite me to have a cup of coffee at the Chock Full o’Nuts across the street.

He helped me when I was discouraged and began to think of switching to an English major. He told me not to; that I would discover graduate school was a very different experience and more creative. He asked what I was reading and said that most of my reading was in non-fiction, especially the sciences and this is where my interest really was even if I was down in the dumps at this time.

Over the years I followed his career. He was the first African American Professor hired at Princeton. He went on to head and develop the African-American studies

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BUSINESS NEWS

Gurwin Jewish health care heroes recognized

Gurwin Jewish~Fay J. Lindner Residences staff, like employees at all senior living facilities, have been on the frontline of the battle during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Fortunately, a group of local community members took note and decided to treat the health care heroes at Gurwin’s assisted living facility to a pleasant and delicious surprise.

Resident family members Sue and Rob Seiler of Huntington joined with other family members to create a GoFundMe, with the goal of showing their appreciation for the dedicated Gurwin staff.

After raising almost $1500, they partnered with Dix Hills Diner owners Michael Akapnitis and Peter Giannitsas to provide a delicious lunch for employees.

Seiler describes the food drop off as a win/win, showing appreciation to Gurwin staff members while giving a financial boost to the diner, also impacted by the pandemic. She says she and the others were inspired by the donations they were seeing larger healthcare facilities receive.

Sue and Rob Seiler (far right, back row by tree) poses with members of Gurwin assisted living staff as they receive their meals from Dix Hills Diner. Photo courtesy of Gurwin Jewish

“This place might be smaller than some hospitals and healthcare chains, but it’s big to me,” Seiler said about Lindner Residences, a 201- apartment community where her mom has lived since 2016.

The effort provided nearly 100 meals for the staff. “Each and every one of our staff members are heroes, coming to work every day to take care of our residents despite the multitude of personal

and family challenges they faced,” said Michael Letter, Administrator/ COO of the Fay J. Lindner Residences. “We want to thank Sue, Rob, and the entire group for their generosity and thoughtfulness.”

King Kullen/Stop & Shop acquisition deal squashed

Stop & Shop’s long-pending acquisition of King Kullen is no more. The announcement was made on June 10.

The two chains, along with Stop & Shop parent Ahold Delhaize USA, said they have mutually decided to terminate the deal because of “significant, unforeseen changes in the marketplace that have emerged since the agreement was signed in December 2018, largely driven by the COVID-19 pandemic.”

“Both companies have put forth an incredible amount of effort to work through unanticipated challenges that have arisen, and we regret that we’re not able to move forward,” Stop & Shop President Gordon Reid said in a statement.

“King Kullen has a strong legacy on the island, and we wish them continued success. Stop & Shop remains committed to the Long Island community, to serving our customers in the market well, and to investing in our associates and our stores in Nassau and Suffolk counties,” he said.

At the time of the acquisition deal, there were 32 King Kullen supermarkets, but three underperforming locations were closed last year including Mount Sinai on

Argiro recognized for service

For more than 34 years, Jane Argiro, sales associate with CENTURY 21 KR Realty has provided homebuyers and sellers in the Selden community with professional services that have helped them to make informed real estate decisions.

“Jane joined Century 21 KR Realty in 1986 and has established a successful and reputable Jane Argiro real estate career built on the many business relationships,” said Century 21 KR Realty owner Nadav Kauderer. “She understands the notion of being an ongoing real estate advisor to our customers and truly embraces the idea of making clients for life.

On behalf of the entire Century 21 KR Realty family, I congratulate and thank her for years of exemplary service and tireless dedication and commitment to our community.”

Suffolk Federal’s Perri promoted

Suffolk Federal has announced the promotion of Thomas Perri of Hauppauge to Assistant Vice President, Business Services. In this position, Perri is responsible for overseeing all business services and commercial lending functions of Suffolk Federal along with building and establishing relationships with business members and Thomas Perri prospects. Perri joined Suffolk Federal in 2013 as a Senior Relationship Manager of Business Services.

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June 20 and Ronkonkoma on Aug. 22. The remaining supermarkets include St. James, Huntington, Wading River, Middle Island and Manorville. The company also has five Wild by Nature stores on Long Island including Setauket and Huntington.

“We look forward to continuing to focus on what we do best: serving our

great customers across Long Island and supporting our hard-working store associates,” said Brian Cullen, co-president of King Kullen. “We are enthusiastic about the future and well-positioned to serve Nassau and Suffolk counties for many years to come. In short, we are here for the long term.”

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The Association for Mental Health and Wellness (MHAW), a Ronkonkoma-based not-for-profit that provides programs, services, and advocacy for people facing mental health challenges, has hired Suzanne Kontak, NPP, of Setauket as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner.

Kontak, who holds a Board Certification in psychiatry and adult Suzanne Kontak health, will provide professional support to two growing MHAW programs: the Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) program, and the agency’s two Centers for Recovery and Wellness in Ronkonkoma and Riverhead.

“Suzanne Kontak is a dedicated, highly experienced professional who will be bringing her extensive clinical skills to our team within two of our flagship mental health programs,” said CEO Michael Stoltz.

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Does calcium really reduce risk?

The prevalence of osteoporosis and low bone mass increase dramatically as we age. According to the Centers for Disease Control, over 48 percent of those ages 65 and older in the U.S. are affected by low bone mass, and 16.4 percent by osteoporosis (1).

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Because they may lead to increased risk of fracture and, subsequently, lower mobility, which may have significant quality

By David of life impacts (2). That Dunaief, M.D. is what we know. But what about what we think we know?

For decades we have been told that if we want strong bones, we need to consume dairy.

This has been drilled into our brains since we were toddlers. Dairy has calcium and is fortified with vitamin D, so it could only be helpful, right? Not necessarily.

The data is mixed, but studies indicate that dairy may not be as beneficial as we have been led to believe. Even worse, it may be harmful.

The operative word here is “may.” We will investigate this further. Vitamin D and calcium are good for us. But do supplements help prevent osteoporosis and subsequent fractures? Again, the data are mixed, but supplements may not be the answer for those who are not deficient.

Holes in the dairy paradigm

The results of a large, observational study involving men and women in Sweden showed that milk may be harmful (3). When comparing those who consumed three or more cups of milk daily to those who consumed less than one, there was a 93 percent increased risk of mortality in women between the ages of 39 and 74. There was also an indication of increased mortality based on dosage.

For every one glass of milk consumed there was a 15 percent increased risk of death in these women. There was a much smaller, but significant, 3 percent per glass increased risk of death in men. Women experienced a small, but significant, increased risk of hip fracture, but no increased risk in overall fracture risk. There was no increased risk of fracture in men, but there was no benefit either. There were higher levels of biomarkers that indicate oxidative stress and inflammation found in the urine.

This study was 20 years in duration and is eye-opening. We cannot make any decisive conclusions, only associations, since it is not a randomized controlled trial. But it does get you thinking. The researchers surmise that milk

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has high levels of D-galactose, a simple sugar that may increase inflammation and ultimately contribute to this potentially negative effect, whereas other foods have many-fold lower levels of this substance.

Ironically, the USDA recommends that, from 9 years of age through adulthood, we consume up to three servings of dairy per day (4). This is interesting, since the results from the previous study showed the negative effects at this recommended level of milk consumption. The USDA may want to rethink these guidelines.

Prior studies show milk may not be beneficial for preventing osteoporotic fractures.

Specifically, in a meta-analysis that used data from the Nurses’ Health Study for women and the Health Professionals Follow-up Study for men, neither men nor women saw any benefit from milk consumption in preventing hip fractures (5).

Calcium disappointments

Unfortunately, it is not only milk that may not be beneficial. In a meta-analysis involving a group of observational studies, there was no statistically significant improvement in hip fracture risk in those men or women ingesting at least 300 mg of calcium from supplements and/ or food on a daily basis (6).

The researchers did not differentiate the types of foods containing calcium. In a group of randomized controlled trials analyzed in the same study, those taking 800 to 1,600 mg of calcium supplements per day also saw no increased benefit in reducing nonvertebral fractures.

In fact, in four clinical trials the researchers actually saw an increase in hip fractures among those who took calcium supplements. A weakness of the large multivaried meta-analyses is that vitamin D baseline levels, exercise and phosphate levels were not considered.

Vitamin D benefit

Finally, though the data is not always consistent for vitamin D, when it comes to

fracture prevention, it appears it may be valuable.

In a meta-analysis involving 11 randomized controlled trials, vitamin D supplementation resulted in a reduction in fractures (7). When patients were given a median dose of 800 IUs (ranging from 792 to 2,000 IUs) of vitamin D daily, there was a significant 14 percent reduction in nonvertebral fractures and an even greater 30 percent reduction in hip fractures in those 65 years and over. However, vitamin D in lower levels showed no significant ability to reduce fracture risk.

Just because something in medicine is a paradigm does not mean it’s correct. Milk may be an example of this. No definitive statement can be made about calcium, although even in randomized controlled trials with supplements, there seemed to be no significant benefit. Of course, the patients in these trials were not necessarily deficient in calcium or vitamin D. In order to get benefit from vitamin D supplementation to prevent fracture, patients may need at least 800 IUs per day, which is the Institute of Medicine’s recommended amount for a relatively similar population as in the study.

Remember that studies, though imperfect, are better than tradition alone. Prevention and treatment therefore should be individualized, and deficiency in vitamin D or calcium should usually be treated, of course. Please, talk to your doctor before adding or changing any supplements.

References:

(1) cdc.gov (2) JAMA. 2001;285:785-795.

(3) BMJ 2014;349:g6015. (4) health.gov. (5) JAMA Pediatr. 2014;168(1):54-60. (6) Am J Clin Nutr. 2007 Dec;86(6):1780-1790. (7) N Engl J Med. 2012 Aug. 2;367(5):481.

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Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson hosts a food and personal care items drive on Saturday, June 20 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Rain date is June 21) to help stock the pantry at Infant Jesus R.C. Church in the village. Items needed and greatly appreciated include mac & cheese, tuna, cooking oil, rice, canned vegetables, canned fruit, peanut butter, jelly, bread, boxed milk, cereal, healthy snacks, apple juice, fresh chicken and ground beef, hot dogs, grocery store gift cards, soap, toilet paper, shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, toothpaste, diapers and wipes. A table will be set up in the back on the south side of the theater.

Artists wanted

Gallery North seeks artists for its 16th Annual Wet Paint Festival. The event, to be held from July 18 to 25, will be offered on a virtual platform this year. Participating artists are invited to create works in solitude plein air during the weekend of the festival, and have the option (not required) to discuss their process virtually through a live or recorded virtual visit. All artists will then be featured in a virtual exhibition at Gallery North in August. Registration fee is $25, deadline to register is July 15. For full details, visit www.gallerynorth.org.

Save the date!

Hallockville Museum Farm, 6038 Sound Ave., Riverhead will hold a Community Yard Sale on Saturday, June 27 from 9 a. m. to 4 p.m. (Rain date is June 28) Social distancing rules will be effect and masks are required. Donated items may be dropped off through June 25. Please no children’s toys, hardcover books, bedding, clothing or large, upholstered furniture. For more information or to schedule a drop-off time, call 631-298-5292.

Seeking poets

Walt Whitman Birthplace State Historic Site in Huntington Station seeks poets for Virtual Open Mic events on Zoom in the upcoming weeks. Five poets will be booked for each open mic in order of the emails received. Musicians are welcome as well. Email events@ waltwhitman.org with the subject “open mic” and your bio to sign up. For further info, visit www.waltwhitman.org.

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Friday, June 5, was a big day for Kent Animal Shelter. The no-kill haven for homeless, abused and abandoned animals in Calverton reopened its doors to the public for the first time since the coronavirus pandemic forced a temporary shutdown.

"That being said, the shelter never really closed as it is an essential service.

However, operations continued at a snail’s pace compared to it’s pre-COVID-19 normal,” said Pam Green, Executive Director of the shelter.

The spay/neuter clinic was closed for two months and adoptions were limited. Rescues were few and far between. The staff remained to take care of the animals that were on hand of course, but adoptions slowed down.

“Unfortunately, we were unable to allow the public to enter the buildings to visit the animals and that is undoubtedly an impediment to adoption. However, the shelter was able to find forever homes for some long time pets which is probably the best news that came out of the pandemic,” said Green.

Pre-COVID-19, rescue transports were received every 10 days as the shelter’s van traveled to locations with high-kill shelters.

Other rescue groups ceased transports to Kent Animal Shelter because of the pandemic. “We had to figure out how to best proceed in the days of the pandemic since this virus is not going away any time soon,” explained Green.

So the shelter reopened with certain guidelines. Interactions with pets and adoptions are mainly done by appointment.

Visitors are permitted to enter the buildings with masks or face coverings and for a limited amount of time. Pets for adoption can be seen online and the public can complete their adoption applications via the website at www. kentanimalshelter.com. Rescue transports have resumed with 22 animals being saved from a terrible fate just this past week.

The clinic is now open three days a week to continue spay/neuter operations by appointment only and pet owners must wear a mask and are asked to wait a short time in their vehicles until the technicians come outside to receive the pets. Feral cats are also being sterilized and the shelter was able to secure a grant to cover the surgical fees. Information and appointments can be made by calling the clinic at 727-5731 ext. 2.

Of course, donations have plummeted as many supporters have lost their jobs.

Individuals that are able to donate can do

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so via the shelter’s website or by calling the office. “The animals in crisis situations can’t wait, they need help now. It is the mission of the shelter to provide a lifeline and we must continue to do so with urgency," said Green.

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KNOWLEDGE SEEKERS

CHSL’s Saket Navlakha moves beyond common scents with computers

Harnessing the Technology of our Research Giants

BY DANIEL DUNAIEF When people walk into their own home, they immediately ignore sensory cues around them.

They may not notice the picture of their children on the wall, the lush leaves of the ficus plant, or the constant smell of soup that greets them when they return from work.

Similarly, animals and even flies become accustomed to cues in their environment, habituating to them so they can focus on more important signals, like the smell of nearby food or the appearance of a fly swatter.

Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Associate Professor Saket Navlakha and his post doctoral researcher Yang Shen recently studied the way flies subtract smells from the environment, giving them the opportunity to focus instead on odors that might be more important to their lives.

In a paper last month in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Navlakha and Shen converted the way flies use a signal filtering process to create a computer algorithm.

Navlakha explained that the tandem were using computer science to understand better a basic biological phenomenon of habituation and how it happens.

“We’ve been studying background subtraction,” he said in a recent interview.

One of the applications for their work is in electronic noses. Hotels and even military departments may in the not too distant future use these systems to process odors to determine what’s in the environment.

These electronic noses detect faint signals within noisy backgrounds.

SPOTLIGHTING DISCOVERIES AT (1) COLD SPRING HARBOR LAB (2) STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY & (3) BROOKHAVEN NATIONAL LAB

‘Many other species rely on their noses as much as we rely on vision.’

— SAKET NAVLAKHA

Habituation enables them to remove from consideration those scents that would otherwise distract from the goal of scanning the environment for new information.

Navlakha suggested that humans, who are often a visually dominant species, are not always the best species at using a sense of smell to perceive the environment.

“Many other species rely on their noses as much as we rely on vision,” he said. “We don’t always have an intuitive sense of what is possible in the olfactory space. Sometimes, that limits our imagination.”

While Navlakha is not crafting sensors that can detect compounds, he is working on the computer science analogs to odor recognition and discrimination. He is exploring the kind of data analysis that would have applications in a range of fields.

In one example, he said a sensor in an airport might be surrounded by a symphony of smells, including new pungent or even subtle toppings on pizza or even a new cologne from someone working in a watch repair store.

The sensor might need to sift through all that data to find someone who is transferring a toxic chemical through an airport, the scent of which might be faint and almost insignificant compared with the other odors spreading through the terminal.

Saket Navlakha Photo from CSHL

In a more everyday example, a sensor in the refrigerator might detect the subtle changes in odors emitted by foods that are starting to become inedible, such as an onion or cream cheese.

“You want to detect” when food is starting to turn so you can “eat it and use it” before it becomes inedible, Navlakha said. “These are the kind of problems we are exploring on the data analysis side.”

Navlakha specifically looked at the activity of Kenyon cells, which are special odor neurons. When a fly receives a new scent, about five percent of these cells turn on, developing a unique activity tag.

Once the fly becomes habituated to a smell that isn’t relevant for its survival — either to indicate the presence of food or to announce the arrival of a predator — Navlakha believes the number of Kenyon cells that make up the tag for the odor declines. While this is his theory, he said more work needs to be done to confirm these predictions.

A new odor repeats the process, bringing the fly’s attention to a new smell. The fly brain in principal can reverse the subtraction process for habituated odors if the odor becomes more rare or important for the fly’s survival. Researchers need to conduct more work to confirm this as well.

Navlakha hopes to frame the fluid process of recognizing, habituating and bolstering the signal for odors to understand how the brain is functioning.

He said the fly brain responds to smells based on two mechanisms.

In the first, the fly has an innate, evolutionary behavior. In the second, the fly learns through experience. Navlakha studied the learned behaviors.

The next steps involve pushing more on the experimental front, determining the limits of odor discrimination and looking at the role of habituation.

He hopes to extend an experiment that others have done with people. Experimenters took three odors that were all relatively similar that come from three flowers. Most people could not discriminate between two out of the three odors. In an experimental group, they allowed people to habituate to one of three smells and then they had to discriminate between the other two. By subtracting out the common part of all three smells, they were more successful at decoding the difference between the others.

“We want to see if we can do this in fruit flies” while recording from a region of the fly brain called the mushroom body.

POWER OF 3 continued on page B17

Horoscopes of the week GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Various distractions may pop up in the days to come, Gemini. Figure out a way to filter through all of the outside noise so you can quiet your mind for important tasks.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, shared commitments could weigh on you this week. Domestic matters need to be prioritized. Tasks shared at work need to have firm deadlines so goals can be met.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 A to-do list at home could be hovering over you, Leo. Don’t feel pressured to tackle everything at once. Prioritize the most needy projects, and then cross off jobs as they’re done.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, try to propel yourself toward fulfillment this week. This means whatever task you can complete, however small, will create some positive vibes.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, if it feels like you’re lacking inspiration lately, you just may need to broaden your horizons a bit.

Travel to a new city or town, or listen to new music for a change.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 This week you may get a welcome reprieve from situations that have been especially draining, Scorpio.

This frees you up for some socialization and fun.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 A lucky break may be heading your way that can help you realize your financial goals, Sagittarius.

All you may need is a push to get started.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Stress or concerns about professional issues may be compromising your ability to concentrate this week, Capricorn. Make sure you address all of your obligations.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Vision and drive have you going in a direction you never imagined, Aquarius. It may be a bumpy start, but expect some smooth sailing soon as you eke out new goals.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, doubts may be plaguing you this week and you’re really not sure why. A confidence boost may be all you need to set you straight.

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, you may feel like giving a romantic partner an ultimatum of some sort this week. Things have been on your mind, but you are better off taking a gentle approach.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, take practical steps toward your goals so you don’t get overwhelmed by all the things on your plate. Later in the week you may get a reprieve from all the work.

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ARTIST OF THE MONTH

Gabriella Grama

‘Mosaics are spellbinding; they bring forth a

story by constructing together a thousand little pieces, just like life is created from thousands of moments, memories, and experiences.’

BY IRENE RUDDOCK

Gabriella Grama is an artist who specializes in fine art mosaics and whose artistic form of expression is a fusion of modern and traditional methods. Born in Romania, she has lived in Ronkonkoma for the past 25 years where she maintains her art studio. She has exhibited in many art galleries and shows on Long Island, mainly with the Women Sharing Art group, whose most recent exhibit was at the Islip Art Museum.

Gabriella also enjoys commissions where she can do a special project for someone.

How did you begin your love of art?

As a young girl, I used to visit my grandfather who was a glassmaker in Transylvania, an area well-known for skilled craftsmanship in glass, wood, and pottery.

The magical experience of seeing light filtered through colored glass ignited my life-long love for glass as an art form.

When did you begin your interest in mosaics?

I was a stained glass artist for ten years before I discovered mosaics. While remodeling my kitchen, I decided to try a mosaic backsplash, and, before it was completed, I was hooked with a new passion! To improve, to learn about the different types of materials, work methods, and tools, I started to study with mosaic masters both in the United States and Italy. Each year I take workshops in Venice, Ravenna, the Chicago School of Mosaics or continue my study with mosaic masters such as Carol Shelkin, Martin Cheek, Koko Mosaico, Carole Choucair Oueijan, etc.

How would you describe the art of mosaics?

Mosaics are assemblages composed of tesserae which are small pieces of glass, stone, or other nature-based materials.

Clockwise from top left, the artist at work, ‘Morning At Bay’, ‘Dog Portrait’ and ‘Rooster Backsplash’ On the cover: ‘Let It All Happen’ These pieces are typically cut into squares or shaped using special tools. The fragments are then arranged into patterns, pictures and other decorative designs held together by an adhesive and then grouted.

What is the history of mosaics?

Mosaics have a long history. First made out of ivory, seashells, and stones, they have been around since the third millennium B.C.E. Later on, mosaics with patterns, motifs, animal and human pictures were quite widespread in Ancient Greece and Rome.

What places have you visited that have inspired you to create mosaics?

When I travel, I not only enjoy the different places, people and culture, but also seek out the mosaic treasures that inspire and educate me. Mosaic artists usually take the beaten path to Italy to visit Pompeii and Ravenna or travel to Barcelona, Spain or Istanbul, Turkey. But one could also travel to Vietnam to visit the Imperial Tombs outside of the city of Hue or visit the outstanding modern subway mosaics in Pyongyang, North Korea which I saw while on a cultural exchange.

You mentioned that you were most inspired by your visit to Pompeii. What was it about this ancient city that pulled you into this art form?

Mosaic ornamentation was widely used in the decoration of the houses in Pompeii and the workmanship was very skilled. The Pompeii mosaics are technically brilliant, showing refinement in their composition, great taste in color and superb selection of the tesserae used.

“Cave Canem,” The Battle of Alexander,” or the maritime scene of fish swimming around an octopus wrestling with a lobster are just some of the mosaics that are constantly brought forward in time, ceaselessly reproduced, and instantly recognizable.

Can you tell me about the organization Women Sharing Art and why it is so important to you?

I am thrilled to be a part of this group of Long Island women artists who work in a variety of media: photography, watercolors,

ceramics, pottery, etc. Since 2008, the organization has offered grants to its members, awarded scholarships to high school artists, while providing its members with numerous opportunities to participate in Long Island art exhibits. You may view my work and the work of all of our members at womensharingart.org.

What was the theme of your most recent exhibit with the group?

In February, we participated in the “I AM at the IAM” at the Islip Museum of Art in an exhibition celebrating the 100th anniversary

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Clockwise from top, ‘Thief’, ‘Effervescence’, ‘Lady With Bird’, ‘Frida Cowlo’ and ‘The Kiss’

of the passing of the 19th amendment to the Constitution guaranteeing the right of American woman to vote. A video of the exhibition can be viewed on You Tube: “I Am at the IAM.” Another way to see it is on a film posted on the Islip Art Museum Face Book page. (www.facebook.com/ IslipArtMuseum/videos) What was your experience working with Mercy Center Ministries?

This is an independent living shelter for runaway or homeless teens. Artists from Women Sharing Art, community members, staff and residents created Mercy Has a Thousand Hearts, a unique mosaic that was

installed in the Sayville Shelter. Funded by a grant received from New York State Council on the Arts and the Huntington Arts Council, the mosaic was a true work of love that gave hundreds of people the opportunity to try this form of art to express their creativity.

Is there another memorable project that has brought you fulfillment?

I am most proud of collaborating in 2019 with a fellow Long Island mosaic artist on the concept and design of a mosaic sidewalk medallion in Patchogue. “Nautilus Flowing” celebrates the diversity of Patchogue, its people and communities.

See more of the artist’s work at www.tbrnewsmedia.com Tell me about your favorite piece?

One of my favorite pieces is “Effervescence”, a mosaic of a woman submerged just below the water surface. I wanted to bring to the viewer a woman experiencing a moment of solitude, serenity, and sublimity.

What are you working on now?

While I usually work on mosaic portraits (pet and human) or kitchen backsplashes, I am also experimenting with a dynamic, less traditional take on mosaics: I want to incorporate the look of weaved texture, cloth, in my mosaics. The mosaic pillows

I made for a recent show inspired me to venture into a new direction. I am having a lot of fun breaking all sorts of ancient rules used in traditional mosaics!

Are you interested in teaching? How may someone get in touch with you?

Mosasics can be for everyone so all levels are invited to try it out. I currently conduct small group workshops at my studio. My contact information is artsy. pants@yahoo.com, GabriellaGramaMosaics. com, womensharingart.org or Facebook: Gabriella Grama Mosaic Art.

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Times ... and dates

Thursday 18

Virtual wildlife presentation

Tune in to Sweetbriar Nature Center's Facebook page at 2:30 p.m. and learn all about owls. Meet a baby owl presently being cared for at the center after falling out of a nest. Free.

Donations would be greatly appreciated! For more information, visit www.sweetbriarnc.org or call 979-6344.

June 18 to June 25, 2020

Lake Grove Farmers Market

HeartBeet Farms hosts a farmers market every Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m., rain or shine, in the Smith Haven Mall southwest parking lot (off Middle Country Road) near Bahama Breeze restaurant through the fall. Preordering is available but not required. For more information, call 516-343-6247 or visit www. heartbeetfarms.com/farmers-market.

Friday19

'Who Sank Your Ships?'

Paint & Sip Workshop

Comsewogue Public Library in Port Jefferson Station hosts an online Paint & Sip workshop for adults at 7 p.m. Paint along at home with Melissa from Paint Party LI as she walks you through creating a playful beach scene. Beverage of your choice supplied by you! Open to all. Register online at https://bit.ly/ComsPaintSip using your Suffolk County library card and password. Call 928-1212 or visit www.cplib.org for more info.

MOVIE UNDER THE STARS Catch a screening of 'Dolittle' starring Robert Downey Jr. and friends at Sweetbriar Nature Center in Smithtown on June 19.

380 Nicolls Road, E. Setauket every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Social distancing guidelines will be enforced and volunteers will be available to assist with carrying food to the cars. Questions? Call 631-582-FOOD or visit www.licares.org.

Nature Movie Night

Gallery North hosts a Virtual Studio Tour with artist Mary Jane Van Zeijts at 4 p.m. as part of its Virtual Artist Encounters series. Enjoy a live tour of the artist's Setauket studio and view her current work. A Q&A session will follow. Join via Zoom/ Meeting ID 817 046 813. Free. Visit www.gallerynorth.org for more info.

Saturday 20

Food Drive at Theatre Three See page B9.

Food distribution event

Long Island Cares holds a food distribution event at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, * All numbers are in (631) area code unless otherwise noted.

A fitting Master Class titled The History of Disease in American Society will be offered by the Ward Melville Heritage Organization via Zoom at 1 p.m. Guest speaker Dr. Paul Fisher of Stony Brook University’s Renaissance School of Medicine will touch on a variety of topics including the history of pandemics in our country. To register for this free event, please email eddirector@wmho.org or call 751-2244.

Northport-East Northport Public Library in Northport presents a book discussion (via Zoom) with author William Kent Krueger from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Hosted by Donna Diamond, Krueger will discuss his most recent novel, "This Tender Land." Free. Register at www. nepl.org using program code NENA911.

Stony Brook University’s Staller Center for the Arts continues its online short film series with "Who Sank Your Ships?" by Ella Kohn at noon. Synopsis: A petite military photographer is in love with a mysterious Ukrainian-Israeli soldier. In Hebrew and Russian with subtitles.

Free. Visit www.stonybrookfilmfestival.com.

Join Sweetbriar Nature Center, 62 Eckernkamp Drive, Smithtown for a screening of 'DoLittle' (2020) at 8:45 p.m. Grab your picnic blanket and bring some snacks for a outdoor movie fundraiser under the stars! Proceeds will help take care of the resident animals and injured wildlife. Limited tickets will be sold to keep everyone 6 feet apart, 4 per spot. If you have more then 4 people please bring a second blanket. Please arrive 1 hour before show time. Tickets are available online ($6 children ages 2 to 12, $15 ages 13 and up) at www. sweetbriarnc.org. Questions? Call 979-6344 and leave a mesage.

Master Class at the WMHO

Author Talk

Poetry Workshop

Walt Whitman Birthplace Association (WWBA) present a free Zoom workshop with WWBA Long Island Poet of the Year Christina M. Rau at 6:30 p.m. The workshop will provide insight into Ekphrastic Poetry: poems about visual art. Rau will pair poems with paintings by Gustav Klimt, Pieter Breughel, and Wassily Kandinsky. Everyone is welcome to join this workshop and learn more about the relationship between poets and painters! Free.

Visit the Walt Whitman Historic Birthplace Facebook for more info.

Wednesday 24

Virtual Studio Tour

Sunday 21

Port Jefferson Farmers Market

The Village of Port Jefferson hosts a farmers market at the Mariners Way/Gap parking lot location off Arden Place (temporary location) every Sunday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. through Nov. 15. Featuring over 30 vendors offering local produce, honey, bread and baked goods, international specialties, plants and more.

Call 473-4724 or visit www.portjeff.com.

‘Fridge’

Theatre Three in Port Jefferson continues its Off-Stage/On-Line series of short works with a presentation of “Fridge” by Jennifer O’Grady and starring Andrew Lenahan, Ruthie Pincus,

Bobby Montaniz and Steven Uihlein at 7 p.m. The series is directed by Theatre Three’s Artistic Director Jeffrey Sanzel. Technical production is by Tim Haggerty and Eric J. Hughes. Free. Visit www.theatrethree.com.

Monday 22

‘Lifestyle Content’

Join Theatre Three for a presentation of “Lifestyle Content” by Lia Romeo at 7 p.m. The performance, starring Christine Boehm, Alyssa Montes, Abigail McCabe and Sarah Markowitz, is part of the theater’s Off-Stage/On-Line series of short works directed by Theatre Three’s Artistic Director Jeffrey Sanzel. Technical production is by Tim Haggerty and Eric J. Hughes. Free. Visit www.theatrethree.com.

Thursday 25

No events listed for this day.

Lake Grove Farmers Market

Tuesday 23

Sound Meditation Workshop

Audubon lecture

Four Harbors Audubon Society hosts a webinar titled The Turtle with the Clown Lips at 7:30 p.m. Naturalist John Turner will introduce one of Long Island’s most iconic species — the Diamondback Terrapin, the only native turtle that occurs in brackish water.

Learn basic information about this fascinating reptile and most importantly what you can do to help it survive on Long Island. Email fourharborsheron@gmail to register. Free.

You will receive an email with Zoom login information a day before the lecture.

‘Portraitist'

Stony Brook University’s Staller Center for the Arts continues its online short film series with 'Portraitist" by Cyrus Neshvad at noon.

Synopsis: A failed artist tries to connect with his dying granddaughter. In French with subtitles.

Free. Visit www.stonybrookfilmfestival.com.

See June 18 listing.

Join Comsewogue Public Library for an online Sound Meditation Workshop at 7 p.m. Guided imagery quartz crystal bowls, Tibetan bowls, tuning forks, rattles, and other meditative sounds are combined during this session to create a restorative and relaxing experience.

Led by Donna Nesteruk. Open to all. Free.

Join Zoom meeting https://us02web.zoom. us/j/85396187482 Meeting ID: 853 9618 7482.

For more information, call 928-1212 or visit www.cplib.org.

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FEATURE STORY

A survivor story: Long Island Veteran beats COVID-19 at SBU Hospital

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48-year-old veteran is now on the road to recovery after being placed on a ventilator for 7 weeks due to the coronavirus. After visiting both an urgent care and an outside hospital with no improvement, Gary Degrijze of Bellport was admitted to Stony Brook University Hospital on March 22.

“It was getting harder and harder to breathe,” he said. That night Gary was placed on a ventilator. “It was lights out. I don't remember anything that happened while I was intubated for about two months.”

Jerry Rubano, MD, Trauma/Acute Care/ Surgical Critical Care in the Department of Surgery at Stony Brook Medicine cared for Gary the majority of his time at Stony Brook University Hospital.

“Gary had an exceptionally rocky course.

He's one of those people who's really not just lucky to be here, but it’s kind of incredible that he's still alive and doing as well as he is after all he’s been through,“ said Dr. Rubano.

“When he was in the ICU, he lost his pulse at least two times. His ventilator was on salvage mode. His kidneys stopped working for about a month where he was on continuous dialysis and his lungs were probably some of the worst that we've seen. He was as sick as can be.”

Gary Degrijze with the health care heroes that cared for him at Stony Brook University Hospital.

Photo from Stony Brook Medicine

Dr. Rubano and his team were in constant contact with Gary’s family giving them daily updates on his condition. “I didn't have to wait for them to call,” said Ana Degrijze. “I had a nurse calling me every day after the rounds

were done. I thought that was so great.”

This process was started in Gary’s unit

by Stony Brook’s Trauma Program Manager Jane McCormack. She rounded with doctors each day to be able to give families accurate

and timely updates daily.

Following a tracheostomy, Gary was able to push through and was taken off the ventilator on May 11. He was decannulated before he left the hospital. Soon after he was taken off the ventilator he was finally able to see his wife and four children again after two months thanks to FaceTime.

“People started using the technology we take for granted to reconnect families,” said Dr. Rubano. “It was pretty emotional seeing these reunions, a wife or husband getting to see their loved one after such a long time.”

When Gary couldn’t see his loved ones in person, he at least had a team of people at Stony Brook supporting him. “The nursing staff and doctors we're like longtime friends,” he said. “I can't even begin to explain what it was like to have them by my side.”

Degrijze is now in rehab where he hopes to regain motion in arms lost while on the ventilator. His goal after recovery, to be able to serve another 5 years in the Army Reserve and retire after 20 years of service.

“Gary has truly made a remarkable recovery,” says Dr. Rubano.

“His determination and the dedication of the team taking care of him have made all the difference.”

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COOKING COVE

Summer pastas on the light side

BY BARBARA BELTRAMI Pasta! What’s not to like with a food that is such a ubiquitous support system for everything from meatballs to fish and shellfish to butter or cheese or olive oil?

However, some of the traditional sauces can be a bit heavy for the hot weather, so some lighter touches are called for. With summer here, what better way for veggies and herbs to flaunt their bright flavors and colors than atop a bowl of pasta? Whip up penne with salmon, peas and dill; angel hair pasta with lemon and herbs or pappardelle with zucchini and carrot ribbons. All three dishes are quick and easy so you won’t have to slave over a hot stove.

Penne with Salmon, Peas and Dill YIELD: Makes 6 to 8 servings INGREDIENTS: • Nonstick cooking spray • 3/4 pound fresh salmon, skin and bones removed • 2 tablespoons lemon juice • Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper to taste • 1 pound penne or similar pasta

• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil • 1/2 stick cold unsalted butter, diced • 1/2 medium onion, diced • 1/2 cup dry white wine • One 10-ounce package frozen peas, defrosted and at room temperature • 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill DIRECTIONS:

Preheat oven to 350 F. Spray a small baking pan or dish with nonstick cooking spray; place salmon in it and sprinkle lemon juice, salt and pepper on top. Bake until light pink in center, about 12 to 15 minutes.

Set aside to cool to room temperature, then flake with a fork.

Meanwhile cook pasta according to package directions; reserve one cup cooking water and set aside, then drain; return pasta to pot; toss with olive oil. In a large skillet over medium heat, warm half the butter, add the onion and stirring frequently, cook till tender, about 5 to 7 minutes. Add wine and cook till liquid is slightly thickened, about 3 minutes; then add reserved water and pasta and bring to .simmer. Fold in butter, salmon, peas and dill; add salt and pepper, if necessary, and serve hot or warm with a delicate green salad.

Capellini with Lemon and Herbs YIELD: Makes 4 to 6 servings INGREDIENTS: • 1 pound capellini (angel hair pasta) • 1/4 cup minced fresh flat leaf parsley • 1/4 cup snipped fresh chives • 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon thyme leaves • 1 garlic clove, minced • Freshly grated zest of 1 lemon • 2 tablespoons lemon juice • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil • Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper to taste • 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese DIRECTIONS:

Cook pasta according to package directions. While it is cooking, in a large pasta bowl combine the herbs, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, and olive oil.

When the pasta is just about al dente, drain it, reserving half a cup of water; transfer pasta and reserved water to the pasta bowl and add salt, pepper and cheese. Serve hot or warm with a tomato salad.

COOKING COVE continued on page B18

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MOVIE REVIEW

The King of Staten Island is well worth the journey

Marisa Tomei and Pete Davidson in a scene from the film. Photo courtesy of Universal Pictures

REVIEWED BY JEFFREY SANZEL

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irector-writer Judd Apatow’s work has been a string of off-beat films, including The 40-Year-Old Virgin, Knocked Up, Pineapple Express, and This Is 40. Some of these have been broader than others, with the majority being over-the-top comedies with heart-felt centers. His newest outing is The King of Staten Island, and it has a distinctly indie-vibe to it. Apatow has collaborated with Pete Davidson (who stars) and Dave Sirus to create the pensive, often funny, and frequently cringeworthy story of Scott Carlin (Davidson).

Scott is a twenty-four year-old whose life is going nowhere and not very quickly at that.

Scott’s great dream is to open up a restauranttattoo parlor, an idea as off-kilter as he is. He spends his days getting high with a ragtag group of friends (Moisés Arias, Ricky Velez, and Lou Wilson — all three wonderful in their complete commitment to each other as well as their clear obliviousness to the world) and having sex with his not-quite girlfriend, Kelsey, who loves him but is frustrated by his inability to communicate.

Davidson has drawn on his own demons to create a memorable if marred version of himself.

As Kelsey, Bel Powley eschews caricature, bringing dimension to the devoted Staten Island girl, who is rough around the edges but with a charming inner clarity.

Scott’s sister Claire (delightful and nononsense Maude Apatow) heads off for college,

leaving Scott alone in the house with their hardworking, widowed mother, Margie (Marisa Tomei). Margie’s husband was a fireman who died on the job seventeen years before, leaving her a single mother with two young children.

She is a nurse working two jobs — school and emergency room — and has devoted her entire life to bringing up the two children: she has never dated let alone entertained a serious relationship, with a living room shrine to her late husband as the home’s focal point.

Tomei avoids cliché and shows Margie’s dawning realization that, with Claire gone, it is her chance to have her life back. While the focus of the film is Scott, Tomei draws us to Margie, who learns that while she is bruised she is not damaged. In the film’s turning point, she shows that she is nobody’s victim.

When Scott unwisely attempts to tattoo a nine-year-old boy, it brings the boy’s father, fireman Ray Bishop (Bill Burr, in a performance that grows throughout), into their lives. The abrasive Ray is at first appropriately enraged

by Scott’s stupidity, but he trades ire for a softer approach as he is clearly drawn to Margie. They began secretly dating before eventually telling Scott, whose reaction is both childish and selfabsorbed but unsurprisingly predictable.

It is here that the film and Scott begin to find their focus. The ensuing path follows struggles and revelations, both past and present, that allow Scott to slowly grow.

Steve Buscemi, as the fire chief, gives one his best and most unmannered portrayals in years; it is a subtle jewel of a performance, showing kindness and warmth underneath a slightly brash exterior. Pamela Adlon hits all the right sour notes as Ray’s bitter ex-wife. The

supporting cast — especially the firefighters — are uniformly excellent.

This is a strange, awkward coming of age story, with Davidson’s sad sack accidentally finding the beginning of his road to adulthood in a not so much unlikely place but in an improbable way. His shift from his go-nowhere friends to the firefighters in Ray’s company might not be the most subtle narrative choice but it works.

The story is semi-autobiographical as Saturday Night Live veteran Davidson lost his father during the September 11th attacks.

He has drawn on his own demons to create a memorable if marred version of himself. It is both raw and hilarious, often painful, and always honest. As an actor, Davidson makes every look and pause count.

Scott’s impulsive and awful decisions are made with wide-eyed recklessness, making this character both endearing and infuriating as he veers from one mistake directly into another. It is not until he looks beyond himself that he is able to open up to possibility. The final moments of the film are a gentle catharsis that speak volumes to the glimmer of change.

At almost two hours and twenty minutes, this is a film that is not in a rush to get to the end. It meanders, glancing around doorways and down streets, stopping to see what is happening, then strolling on. It hesitates and then briefly rushes forward before returning to its leisurely pace. This perfectly reflects the irregular course of Scott’s life. It is not a film of grand gestures but small movements. The King of Staten Island is a journey that takes its time but it is a journey worth taking.

Rated R, The King of Staten Island is available On Demand.

Saket Navlaka with his wife Sejal Morjaria, during a run in Port Washington in mid-May. Photo by Lawrence Lau

POWER OF 3

Continued from page B11 Navlakha also bought an electronic nose.

Using this artificial system, he wants to test odor discrimination algorithms.

“One thing this would allow us to do is to test and validate these algorithms to see how well they perform,” he explained. “There are all kinds of tests to see what kind of power these sensors have.”

In the PNAS paper, Navlakha mostly used the literature for their biological inspiration. They discussed numerous parts of the paper with biological collaborators and including biological experiments. They did not introduce any new biological data.

He came across this literature about 18 months ago.

“We thought it was interesting because we could understand the whole series of transformations when a fly smells,” he said.

He worked on how to understand the process from input to output.

During the COVID-19 lockdown, he has been spending considerably more time doing theoretical work and modeling. He and his wife Sejal Morjaria have also gotten out of the house to do some running.

As for his work, Navlakha is hoping to build on what he’s done so far and expects he will, if you’ll pardon the pun, follow his nose as the research progresses.

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MAKING DEMOCRACY WORK

COOKING COVE

Challenges for voters in 2020

Continued from page B16

Pappardelle with Zucchini and Carrot Ribbons

BY LISA SCOTT

YIELD: Makes 4 to 6 servings INGREDIENTS: • 1 pound pappardelle (wide pasta noodles) • 1 pound medium green zucchini Stock photo • 1 pound medium yellow zucchini • 4 large carrots peel and with a vegetable peeler and cut • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil them lengthwise into ribbons as well. Set • 2 shallots, chopped veggies aside.

• 4 garlic cloves chopped In the emptied pasta pot, heat the oil • 1 1/4 – 1 1/2 cups chicken broth over medium heat; add shallots and garlic • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese and cook, stirring constantly, until shallot • 1/2 cup minced flat leaf parsley leaves is translucent and garlic releases its aroma.

• 1 cup thinly sliced basil leaves Raise heat to medium-high; add zucchini • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes and carrot ribbons and one-third of the • Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste DIRECTIONS:

Cook pasta according to package directions but drain one to two minutes before suggested cooking time; drain and set aside in large bowl. Empty water from pot. While pasta is cooking, slice ends from zucchini. Then, with a vegetable peeler or sharp knife, slice the zucchini lengthwise into 1/8” ribbons. Cut ends from carrots,

chicken broth; cook, stirring frequently, until veggie ribbons are soft but still a little al dente, about 3 to 4 minutes.

Return pasta to pot, add remaining chicken broth and cook until it has absorbed most of the liquid, about 3 minutes. Transfer to serving bowl, add cheese, parsley, basil, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper; toss to combine. Serve hot or warm with a dry white or rose wine.

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COVID-19. Economic Meltdown. Social Justice Demonstrations. BlackLivesMatter.

Shutdowns. Social Distancing. Active Military in our Cities. Misinformation. Local Budget Meltdowns. Post Office Survival.

Malign Foreign Influences. Interruption of Census Reporting. Voter Suppression. And just this week, Voting Chaos exemplified in Georgia. Shall we continue listing 2020’s norm-shattering events and trends? Or do we instead renew our commitment to making American democracy work in this allimportant election year?

As New York State voters, we’ve been through the worst of the pandemic, and yet also are experiencing an extraordinary amount of communication and action from our governor, Andrew Cuomo. The flurry of executive orders, daily briefings and critiques seem overwhelming, yet in a time of irresponsible misinformation it is vital for all our citizens to be spoken to as responsible and intelligent adults.

This far 2020 has been a “voting year” for the record book in New York. Starting in mid-March, village elections were postponed, special elections were delayed, a presidential primary was postponed, school board and budget elections were delayed, the presidential primary was rescheduled, cancelled, reinstated by the courts and now will be held several days after Mr. Biden has clinched the Democratic presidential nomination. Congressional and New York State Senate and Assembly primaries will be held as scheduled, but the special elections (to fill vacant lawmaker seats) will now have to wait until the November general election.

For the first time ever, the governor has ordered school districts to mail absentee ballots to every eligible voter in New York State, and to cancel all in-person voting. This presented huge challenges, and individual districts performed as best they could ... but clearly need more lead time, transparency, money and much improved communication.

From very low voter turnout in all past years, school districts in 2020 expect huge numbers of ballots to be returned, and worry about voters rejecting budgets because this is one of the few ways voters can directly comment on their economic distress. But remember, school, village and special district elections are not covered by the same election law rules as what we consider primary or general elections run by county boards of election.

By 9 p.m. on June 23, voters will have cast votes in the Presidential, Congressional, NYS Senate and NYS Assembly primaries.

A vast number of those votes will have been done via absentee ballots, forcing boards of elections to purchase new high-speed

absentee ballot counters and incur significant costs for prepaid/postage to apply for and mail the ballot. (Absentee ballots must be postmarked by June 23 to be counted.)

There will be early voting sites open from June 13 to 21 with varying hours for those who wish to vote in person, and the usual 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. hours on election day itself — Tuesday, June 23. If a person had received an absentee ballot but decided instead to vote in person, the Board of Elections counts the in-person voting first, and when the absentee ballot from the same voter is recorded, it will not be considered a valid vote and put aside.

How will you know who is on your ballot in 2020, and what each candidate stands for? The League of Women Voter’s ballot information website, VOTE411.org, should be your go-to site. Information is usually available about four weeks before a primary or general election. LWV candidate debates are still being held, albeit virtually via Zoom and available on YouTube.

Our LWVUS CEO, Virginia Kase, recently wrote from Washington, D.C. ...

“If you are like me, you might have commented from time to time that 2020 feels like the worst year ever. It’s been rough. Many of us are just entering Phase 1 of our states’ reopening plans. We’ve seen Virginia Kase challenges to our democracy, a global pandemic, and more black lives lost because of the color of their skin. It’s hard not to feel hopeless. But what if 2020 is actually a turning point?

Yes, America is going through some very difficult labor pains right now, but I believe that our democracy can be reborn. I believe that now, more than ever, we have the power to change our country and our society for the better. Right now, there is an awakening the likes of which I’ve never seen in my life, and I am, for the first time in a long time, hopeful.

Being democracy defenders means standing up to injustice with all our power: the power of our voices, the power of our resources, and the power of our votes. That is how we continue the push for a more perfect democracy.”

Lisa Scott is president of the League of Women Voters of Suffolk County, a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that encourages the informed and active participation of citizens in government and influences public policy through education and advocacy.

For more information, visit http://www. lwv-suffolkcounty.org, email league@lwvsuffolkcounty.org or call 631-862-6860.

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BOOK REVIEW

The Takeaway Men

By Meryl Ain

Novel Reviewed by Jeffrey Sanzel We saw from a distance the open truck with children. Marta was standing next to me with her twin girls, who were five years old. The Gestapo was looking for more children. The girls screamed to Marta, “Mama, the takeaway men are coming, they’re going to take us away!” And they scooped up my little nieces, and the truck — loaded with children — drove off, and we never saw them again.

This vivid and disturbing description will come back to haunt Aron, a Holocaust survivor, in a very different way.

Meryl Ain’s The Takeaway Men (SparkPress) is an exceptional and vibrant first novel.

It is the story of Aron and Edyta Lubinsky and their twin daughters Bronka and Johanna. It is a tale of painful secrets and complicated histories. It shows the shift in the United States and in the free world from the desire to find justice for the victims of the Nazi’s genocide to the paranoia surrounding the Red Scare during the Cold War. But The Takeaway Men is also a portrait of the power of love and the ability of family to embrace and heal.

The prologue takes place in Poland, 1942, at the threshold of the Holocaust’s darkest hours.

It then briefly jumps to the displaced persons camp outside of Munich, where the twins are born on July 4, 1947. Finally, the main portion of the book begins in 1951, settling into Bellerose, Queens, where it plays out for the next eleven years. Here the Lubinski family is taken in by their only living relatives, Izzy and Faye. In 1908, at age twenty, Izzy had left Poland to escape an arranged marriage and a religious life. In America, he found a new path, opening up two bakeries, and enjoying both a more relaxed existence than he would have found as an orthodox rabbi.

And while the issues of fascism versus communism are part of the book’s political core, The Takeaway Men is truly a celebration of America. There is a deep appreciation of the United States as a country that welcomes refugees and it shares the message without preaching. It embraces the wonder of a free democracy to give hope to those fleeing tyranny and seeking a new life: “You know,” [Aron] told Izzy, “in Europe, people think the streets are paved with gold.”

“Yes, I heard that rumor before I came here too,” Izzy said with a laugh. “America accepts people like us and gives us the chance to get ahead on our own merit — that’s what’s golden about it …”

Author Meryl Ain

But even here in America, Aron continues to be haunted by his past. When the neighbor Lenore is arrested by men in suits, he sees the shadow of the Gestapo. Lenore’s daughter cries: “The take-away men took Mommy away.

When is she coming back?”

What is revealed is Lenore had a vague connection to Julius and Ethel Rosenberg, who were arrested, convicted, and then executed for espionage. The plight of the Rosenbergs is one of the many historical elements that are subtly introduced throughout the story’s arc.

The Lubinskis remain with Izzy and Faye as the girls grow up. Aron has actively chosen not to reveal his nor Edyta’s history to the girls. But several incidents, including a fascinating scene in which a Hebrew school teacher shares what she feels is necessary knowledge, the publication of The Diary of Anne Frank, as well as a suspected Nazi working in the neighborhood, force some painful and startling revelations.

In addition to the central characters, the book is populated by characters richly drawn in all their human complexity. Izzy and Faye’s mentally troubled daughter, Becky, returns to the fold, introducing someone who has a capacity for great love but is chased by demons of her own.

Jakob Zilberman, a gregarious friend, survived as a member of the Sonderkommando, the prisoners who were forced to work in the gas chambers and the crematorium. Unlike Aron, he is compelled to speak out on his experience.

He is another man plagued by not only what he witnessed but by his own actions: “I would prefer to tell you another story, one in which I look brave and fearless. I would prefer a story where I was a hero and saved people. But that wasn’t possible in those circumstances, and I wouldn’t be honest if I embellished what really happened to make myself look better.” Ain gives us more than a hero: she gives us a human being.

And, at the novel’s heart are the twins, Bronka and Johanna, as they grow up and grow apart but never lose their bond in this every changing world.

Many of the characters struggle with their religious and ethnic identities. Izzy and Faye’s son has married outside the faith and it is a fascinating study of conflict to see the parents try to find a way to accept this without losing their own cultural commitment. The issue of what it is to straddle the Jewish and non-Jewish worlds is addressed without judgment. The question of

how to belong and yet not lose one’s sense of self is raised in all its contradictions. “It was easier to be a Jew in America than in Poland, but it still wasn’t easy … when you’re a Jewish immigrant in Bellerose, you don’t quite fit in, no matter how many Christmas carols you know.”

There is a refrain in the book that references the biblical Ruth. Ruth, who was not Jewish but married an Israelite, in widowhood remains with her mother-in-law. The idea that “whither thou goest, I will go” resonates throughout.

Ultimately, The Takeaway Men is not just about family — it is about a neighborhood and a community. It is about the choice to survive even if you must make great sacrifices in the process. But finally, it is about finding that acceptance comes from understanding and understanding is what can make one whole.

Available Aug. 4, The Takeaway Men may be pre-ordered at BookRevue.com, BarnesandNoble. com and Amazon.com.

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Religious D irectory

Byzantine Catholic

RESURRECTION BYZANTINE CATHOLIC CHURCH

38 Mayflower Avenue, Smithtown NY 11787 631–759–6083 resurrectionsmithtown@gmail.com www.resurrectionsmithtown.org FATHER VLADYSLAV BUDASH, PAROCHIAL VICAR DEACON ROBERT KNAPP JOSEPH S. DURKO, CANTOR Divine Liturgy: Sundays at 10:30 am Holy Days: See website or phone for information Sunday School Sundays at 9:15 am A Catholic Church of the Eastern Rite under the Eparchy of Passaic.

Catholic ST. GERARD MAJELLA ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH

300 Terryville Road, Port Jefferson Station 631–473–2900 www.stgmajella.org REV. GREGORY RANNAZZISI, PASTOR Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, there are no public Masses and the Thrift Shop is closed.

Masses streamed on our website, www.stgmajella.org Office Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 10 am- 4 pm Call the office for information about Baptisms, Weddings

INFANT JESUS ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH

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110 Myrtle Ave., Port Jefferson, NY 11777 631-473-0165 • Fax 631-331-8094 www.www.infantjesus.org REVEREND PATRICK M. RIEGGER, PASTOR ASSOCIATES: REV. FRANCIS LASRADO & REV. ROLANDO TICLLASUCA To schedule Baptisms and Weddings, Please call the Rectory Confessions: Saturdays 12:30-1:15 pm in the Lower Church Religious Ed.: 631– 928-0447 Parish Outreach: 631–331-6145 Weekly Masses: 6:50 and 9 am in the Church, 12 pm in the Chapel* Weekend Masses: Saturday at 5 pm in the Church, 5:15 pm in the Chapel,* Sunday at 7:30 am, 10:30 am, 12 pm, and 5 pm in the Church and at 8:30 am, 10 am, and 11:30 am (Family Mass) in the Chapel* Spanish Masses: Sunday at 8:45 am and Wednesday at 6 pm in the Church *Held at the Infant Jesus Chapel at St. Charles Hospital

ST. JAMES ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH

429 Rt. 25A, Setauket, NY 11733 Phone: 631–941–4141 • Fax: 631–751–6607 Parish Office email: parish@stjamessetauket.org Office Hours:Mon.-Sat. 9am - 2pm REV. JAMES-PATRICK MANNION, PASTOR REV. GERALD CESTARE, ASSOCIATE PASTOR ASSOC. PASTOR REV. JOHN FITZGERALD, IN RESIDENCE Daily Mass is being celebrated Monday to Friday at 8am; respecting all NYS and Diocesan guidelines of social distancing, face masks, etc. Sunday Mass is taped and offered by Saturday 5pm on St. James’ web site and

Facebook. Baptisms, one family at a time; funerals, weddings are being celebrated again respecting all NYS and Diocesan guidelines of social distancing, face masks, etc.; contact rectory office for available times.

Reconciliation (Confession) by appointment and call for the Anointing of the Sick, we still make house calls.

We offer our deepest thanks to all those on the front lines in health care- physicians, nurses, technicians, and all those involved in either direct or indirect patient care; to first responders; to our local essential businesses and their staffs, that have remained open to provide us with food, household supplies, postal and banking needs, and gas for our cars and for all of the everyday heroes … We thank you and pray God’s blessings and protection and care be upon you.

In light of the Public Health situation of the COVID-19 pandemic, let us pray to St. Raphael the Archangel ... The Healer: St. Raphael, Because you are the “medicine of God” we humbly pray to you to calm our fears and anxieties … and to grant healing to those suffering from the Corona virus offer your protection and strength to those in the medical professions offering care to those so afflicted.

May we trust in the Lord, who is our Shepherd, as we walk through this valley of ‘fear and death,’ in this time of darkness.

May we be anointed in the Spirit’s love and ask that you always direct us in the way of peace, health, and salvation. Amen.

ST. LOUIS DE MONTFORT ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH

75 New York Avenue, Sound Beach, N.Y. 11789 Parish Office: 631-744-8566; FAX 631-744-8611 Parish Website: www.stlouisdm.org Office Hours: Mon., Tues., Thurs.: 9 am to 5 pm Wednesday: 9 am to 8 pm; Friday: 9 am to 4 pm; Saturday: 9 am to 1 pm; Closed on Sunday Mission Statement: To proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ’s love through our active involvement as a parish family in works of Charity, Faith, Worship, Justice and Mercy. ALL ARE WELCOME! No matter what your present status is in the Catholic Church. No matter your family situation. No matter your practice of faith. No matter your personal history, age or background. YOU are invited, respected and loved at St. Louis de Montfort.

REV. MSGR. CHRISTOPHER J. HELLER, PASTOR REV. ALPHONSUS IGBOKWE, ASSOCIATE PASTOR REV. MSGR. DONALD HANSON, IN RESIDENCE REV. FRANCIS PIZZARELLI, S.M.M., PARISH ASSISTANT REV. HENRY VAS, PARISH ASSISTANT Weekday Masses: Monday through Friday: 8:30 am in the Chapel Weekend Masses: Saturday Vigil: 5 pm Sunday: 7:30 am; 9:00 am; 10:30 am; 12 noon.

Baptisms: Most Sundays at 1:30 pm.

Please contact Parish Office for an appointment.

Reconciliation: Sat.: 4-4:45 pm or by appointment.

Anointing of the Sick: by request.

Holy Matrimony: Contact Parish Office at least six months in advance of desired date.

Religious Education: Contact 631-744-9515 Parish Outreach: Contact 631-209-0325 Our Lady of Wisdom Regional School: Contact 631-473-1211.

Catholic Traditional Latin Mass ST. MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL

Society of Saint Pius X 900 Horseblock Road, Farmingville, NY 11738 631–736–6515 • sspxlongisland.com Please consult sspxlongisland.com for current Mass dates and times.

Congregational MT. SINAI CONGREGATIONAL UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

233 North Country Road, Mt. Sinai • 631–473–1582 www.msucc.org • REV. DR. PHILIP HOBSON Take care of yourselves, wash your hands, wear your mask, check on your neighbors.

Grace and Peace, Rev. Phil Worship with us online! Sundays at 10 am (or anytime) on Facebook and YouTube.

Episcopal ALL SOULS EPISCOPAL CHURCH

“Our little historic church on the hill” across from the Stony Brook Duck Pond Visit our website www.allsouls–stonybrook.org or call 631-655-7798 allsoulsepiscopalchurch@verizon.net Sunday Holy Eucharist: 8 and 9:30 am All Souls now offers a 30 minute Inter-Faith Service Join us Sunday mornings at 8 am or 9:30 am for a 30 minute morning virtual prayer service.

This is a small eclectic Episcopal congregation that has a personal touch. We welcome all regardless of where you are on your spiritual journey. Walk with us.

CAROLINE EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF SETAUKET

THE REV. CN. DR. RICHARD D. VISCONTI, RECTOR 1 Dyke Road on the Village Green, Setauket Web site: www.carolinechurch.net email: office@carolinechurch.net • 631–941–4245 Please note that the Episcopal Diocese of LI has suspended all public worship services. Please check our website for the latest information or call the office.

Let God walk with you as part of our family– friendly community.

CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH

127 Barnum Ave., Port Jefferson • 631–473–0273 email: ccoffice@christchurchportjeff.org www.christchurchportjeff.org FATHER ANTHONY DILORENZO: PRIEST–IN–CHARGE BECAUSE OF THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC, WE ARE NOT CERTAIN IF WE ARE ABLE TO HAVE OUR SERVICES. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE TUESDAY THROUGH FRIDAY BETWEEN 9 AM AND 12 PM (631-473-0273) FOR THE LATEST INFORMATION. PLEASE DON’T CALL AFTER HOURS. LET US PRAY FOR ONE ANOTHER. GOD BLESS YOU. Father Anthony DiLorenzo It is the mission of the people of Christ Church to grow in our relationship with Jesus Christ and to make his love known to all through our lives and ministry. We at Christ Church are a joyful, welcoming community. Wherever you are in your journey of life we want to be part of it.

ST. JAMES EPISCOPAL CHURCH

490 North Country Road, St. James, NY 11780 631-584-5560 www.stjamesstjames.org Parish Office email: stjameschurchnyoffice@gmail.com THE REV. IAN C. WETMORE, RECTOR During this time of the coronavirus pandemic, the church is closed but you are welcome to join us every Sunday for livestream worship from the church at 9:30 a.m. You can access it on the Facebook page of St James Episcopal Church, St James, NY. Please call the church office for information about pastoral care and other church-related activities.

Where is God calling us?

To grow in faith through Scripture and prayer, To build relationships in Christ, To serve one another and the world.

ST. JOHN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH

“To know Christ and to make Him known” REV. DUNCAN A. BURNS, RECTOR MRS. CLAIRE MIS, SEMINARIAN ALEX PRYRODNY, ORGANIST & CHOIR DIRECTOR 12 Prospect St, Huntington ● (631) 427-1752 On Main St. next to the Library www.stjohnshuntington.org ● LIKE us on Facebook Sunday Worship – Live Stream 10:00 AM – Rite II with music Morning Prayer – Live Stream 9:00 am – Monday thru Friday 6:00 pm – Evening Prayer visit our website for more information

Evangelical THREE VILLAGE CHURCH

To Know Christ and To Make Him Known 322 Main Street, East Setauket www.3vc.org • 631-941–3670 LEAD PASTOR JOSH MOODY All Services and Activities are Canceled.

Join Us As We Celebrate 60 Years Of Proclaiming The Good News Of Jesus Christ!

Greek Orthodox CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION

430 Sheep Pasture Rd., Port Jefferson 11777 Tel: 631-473-0894 • Fax: 631-928-5131 www.kimisis.org • goc.assumption@gmail.com REV. DEMETRIOS N. CALOGREDES, PROTOPRESBYTER Sunday Services: Orthros 8:30 Am - Divine Liturgy 10 Am Services Conducted In Both Greek & English* Books Available To Follow In English* Sunday Catechism School, 10 Am - 11 Am* Greek Language School, Tuesdays 5 Pm - 8 Pm* Bible Study & Adult Catechism Classes Available* Golden Age & Youth Groups Banquet Hall Available For Rental* For Information Please Call Church Office*

To be listed in the Religious Directory please call 631–751–7663

PLEASE TAKE NOTE THAT MANY RELIGIOUS INSTITUTIONS HAVE CANCELLED SERVICES UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. PLEASE CALL OR VISIT YOUR PLACE OF WORSHIP’S WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION AND GUIDANCE. Continued on next page •

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Jewish

Religious D irectory

VILLAGE CHABAD

Center for Jewish Life & Learning “Judaism With A Smile” 360 Nicolls Road, East Setauket Next To Fire Dept.

631-585–0521 • www.MyVillageChabad.com RABBI CHAIM & RIVKIE GROSSBAUM RABBI MOTTI & CHAYA GROSSBAUM RABBI SHOLOM B. & CHANIE COHEN Membership Free Weekday, Shabbat & Holiday Services Highly Acclaimed Torah Tots Preschool Afternoon Hebrew School Camp Gan Israel • Judaica Publishing Department Lectures And Seminars Living Legacy Holiday Programs Jewish Learning Institute Friendship Circle For Special Needs Children The Cteen Network N’shei Chabad Women’s Club • Cyberspace Library Chabad At Stony Brook University – Rabbi Adam & Esther Stein

NORTH SHORE JEWISH CENTER

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385 Old Town Rd., Port Jefferson Station 631-928–3737 • www.northshorejewishcenter.org RABBI AARON BENSON • CANTOR DANIEL KRAMER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MARCIE PLATKIN PRINCIPAL HEATHER WELKES YOUTH DIRECTOR JEN SCHWARTZ Services: Friday At 8 Pm; Saturday At 9:15 am Daily Morning And Evening Minyan- Call For Times.

Tot Shabbat • Family Services • Sisterhood • Men’s Club • Seniors’ Club Youth Group • Continuing Ed • Adult Bar/Bat Mitzvah • Judaica Shop Food Pantry • Lecture Series • Jewish Film Series NSJC JEWISH LEARNING CENTER RELIGIOUS SCHOOL Innovative Curriculum And Programming For Children Ages 5-13 Imagine A Synagogue That Feels Like Home!

Come Connect With Us On Your Jewish Journey.

Member United Synagogue Of Conservative Judaism

TEMPLE ISAIAH (REFORM)

1404 Stony Brook Road, Stony Brook 631-751–8518 • www.tisbny.org A Warm And Caring Intergenerational Community Dedicated To Learning, Prayer, Social Action, And Friendship.

Member Union For Reform Judaism RABBI PAUL SIDLOFSKY • CANTOR MARCEY WAGNER RABBI EMERITUS STEPHEN A. KAROL RABBI EMERITUS ADAM D. FISHER CANTOR EMERITUS MICHAEL F. TRACHTENBERG Sabbath Services Friday 7:30 pm And Saturday 10 am Religious School • Monthly Family Service Monthly Tot • Shabbat Youth Groups • Senior Club Adult Education Sisterhood Brotherhood • Book Club-More

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Lutheran–ELCA

Methodist

HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH AND ANCHOR NURSERY SCHOOL

BETHEL AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH

46 Dare Road, Selden 631-732-2511 Emergency Number 516-848-5386 REV. DR. RICHARD O. HILL, PASTOR ERIC FARET, VICAR Email: office@hopelutheran.com Website: www.hopeluth.com We are livecasting ourworship service at our regular Sunday times- 8:00, 9:30, and 11 a.m. The service can be accessed in the three ways on the Homepage of our website: www.hopeluth.com. Our Zoom service begins at 8 a.m., and visitors are invited to join the group by using the meeting ID available on the website. Links are also posted on our Facebook “Friends who like Hope Lutheran Church” group. The YouTube channel we use is “Rev Dr Richard O. Hill,” where the service and other items are available. We have a live Zoom Bible Study on Tuesdays at 1:00 and a Hymn Sing event on Wednesdays at 11 a.m. All are welcome. We have a “Hope’s Kids” Facebook group for children to use. Our Food Pantry is open to everyone on Thursdays from 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. for picking up food. Also, donations can be made from 11 a.m.-noon or by making arrangements by leaving a message on the church answering service. Offerings to support our ministry can be made through our website’s “Share God’s Mission” page. In any emergency, call the pastor at 516-848-5386.

ST. PAUL’S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH

309 Patchogue Road, Port Jefferson Station 631-473-2236 REV. PAUL A. DOWNING PASTOR E-mail: Pastorpauldowning@yahoo.com Pastor’s cell: 347–423–1523 (voice or text) www.StPaulsLCPJS.org facebook.com/stpaulselca St. Paul’s is closed to the public while Covid-19 pandemic social distancing protocols are in effect.

Services are available at www.facebook.com/ StPaulsELCA and www.StPaulsLCPJS.org. You are encouraged to remain at home and tune in to our services on Facebook Live. If you have questions, call, text, or email Pastor Paul.

We continue to serve the Port Jefferson Community Now in our 102nd year

Lutheran–LCMS MESSIAH LUTHERAN CHURCH

Messiah Preschool & Day Care 465 Pond Path, East Setauket 631-751–1775 • www.messiahny.com PASTOR STEVE UNGER Join us Sunday mornings on our website at 9am for hymns, prayer and God’s word.

May God’s richest blessing be upon you and may He protect you and hold you in the palm of His hand.

Please continue to call our phone number for updated information of the events of the church and go to our website.

We, as a church, are here for you and if you are in need, please call us.

Our Pastor is available and you are welcome to call the church to speak to him.

May God keep you safe and shine His light and love upon you.

33 Christian Ave/ PO 2117, E. Setauket NY 11733 REV. GREGORY L. LEONARD–PASTOR • 631-941–3581 Sunday Worship: 10:30 Am Adult Sunday School 9:30 Am Lectionary Reading And Prayer: Wed. 12 Noon Gospel Choir: Tues. 8 Pm Praise Choir And Youth Choir 3rd And 4th Fri. 6:30 Pm

ST. JAMES UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

532 Moriches Road, St. James 11780-1316 REV. PRINCE DONKOR, PASTOR 631-584-5340 All are Welcome Sunday Service and Sunday School at 10 am Tuesday Evening is Prayer Group at 7:30 pm Wednesday Morning Bible Study at 7:30 am Wednesday Afternoon Bible Study at 1 pm Wednesday Evening Choir Practice at 7:30 pm AA Ministry Every Monday and Wednesday Evenings at 6:30 pm

SETAUKET UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

160 Main Street, Corner Of 25A And Main Street East Setauket • 631–941–4167 REV. STEVEN KIM, PASTOR www.setauketumc.org • sumcny@aol.com Adult Bible Study: 9am Sunday Worship Service & Church School: 10 am Holy Communion 1st Sunday Of Month Mary Martha Circle (Women’s Ministry) Monthly On 2nd Tuesday At 1pm No matter who you are or where you are on life’s journey, you’re welcome here!

Presbyterian FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF PORT JEFFERSON

107 South/Main Streets • (631) 473-0147 We are an accepting and caring people who invite you to share in the journey of faith with us.

THE REV. DR. RICHARD GRAUGH Email: office@pjpres.org Website: www.pjpres.org Sunday Worship Service Visit our Facebook page ‘First Presbyterian Church of Poret Jefferson/Activities and Missions,’ click on “Post’ or ‘Video’ for live Sunday service at 10 am or recorded video anytime.

NYS Certified Preschool and Daycare - Noah’s Ark The purpose of First Presbyterian Church of Port Jefferson is, with God’s help, to share the joy and good news of Jesus Christ with the congregation, visitors and the community at large; to provide comfort to those in need and hope to those in despair; and to seek justice for all God’s people.

SETAUKET PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

5 Caroline Avenue ~ On the Village Green 631- 941-4271 Celebrating and Sharing the love of God since 1660.

THE REV. KATE JONES CALONE, INTERIM PASTOR THE REV. ASHLEY MCFAUL-ERWIN, COMMUNITY OUTREACH PASTOR “Visit Our Website: setauketpresbyterian.org for updates on worship. Our service will be streamed live at 9:30 on Sunday mornings until further notice.”

Quakers RELIGIOUS SOCIETY OF FRIENDS

4 Friends Way, St. James 631–928-2768 • www.cbquakers.org We gather in silent worship seeking God • the Inner Light • Spirit. We are guided by the Quaker testimonies of simplicity, peace, integrity, community, equality, and stewardship. Weekly coffee and fellowship, monthly discussions, Religious Education for children.

During this time when we are asked not to gather together physically, we are gathering online for worship.

Please see our website (www.consciencebayquakers.org) for information about joining in. All are welcome.

Unitarian Universalist UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP AT STONY BROOK

380 Nicolls Road, East Setauket, NY 11733 631–751–0297 www.uufsb.org • office@uufsb.org REV. MARGARET H. ALLEN (minister@uufsb.org) We are a religious community that seeks diversity, individual spiritual growth, social and economic justice.

Sunday Service: 10:30 am Children’s Sunday Religious Education Classes: 10:30 am Senior High Youth Group Adult Faith Development Choir, Folk Group, classical music Vespers, Sangha Meditation, Labyrinth Walks, Tai Chi, Chi Gong, Yoga, Essentrics, Grounds & Sounds Café, Le Petit Salon de Musique

Would You Like to Join Our Religious Directory?

For More Information Please Call 631-331-1154

PLEASE TAKE NOTE THAT MANY RELIGIOUS INSTITUTIONS HAVE CANCELLED SERVICES UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. PLEASE CALL OR VISIT YOUR PLACE OF WORSHIP’S WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION AND GUIDANCE.

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SHELTER PETS OF THE WEEK

Be sure to enter to win in our Long Island #BankonLIArts Coloring Book Contest!

Let’s have some fun and celebrate the world of art with the Times Beacon Record News Media’s First Edition Coloring Book coloring contest for the young and young at heart.

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This week’s shelter pets are Clam Chowder (left) and Minestrone, a pair of 11-month-old domestic shorthair brothers who would love to be adopted together.

Both kitties were originally adopted from the Smithtown Animal Shelter this past December, however they sadly were brought back after experiencing some issues with the dog in the house. These little guys are hoping for another chance at finding a furever home with a loving family.

Children - ages 5 -12 Teens - ages 13-19 Adults- ages 20+ HOW TO ENTER:

Simply color in a page of your choice, scan or take a photo, then submit your drawing by one of the following methods: Please include your name, age, town and email/phone number.

1) Post on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram using the hashtag #BankonLIArts.

Be sure to tag @BankofAmerica and @tbrnewsmedia in your post.

2) Email your drawing to art@tbrnewsmedia.com with “Artist Coloring Book” in the subject line.

The deadline to enter is July 28, 2020.

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Starting on August 1, 2020 – Head over to www.facebook.com/TBRNewsMedia to check out the galleries and vote for your favorite photo in each age category! The photo with the most likes in each category will be declared the winner.

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All entries become the property of TBR News Media and Bank of America and may be used or reproduced in any manner and for any purpose by TBR News Media and Bank of America without additional consent or compensation, and will not be acknowledged or returned.Winners will have their art work displayed in a local branch of Bank of America. By participating, Contest entrants: (1) represent that they have complied with these Official Contest Rules; (2) have received parental consent and grant TBR news Media and Bank of America the right to use his or her name, city, state, and likeness, (3) release TBR News Media and Bank of America from all and all liability in connection with this Contest.

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Both Clam Chowder and Minestrone are quiet and full of love. They would do well in a calm home, and they get along well with other cats and with children.

If you are interested in meeting this pair, please fill out an adoption application online at www.townofsmithtownanimalshelter.com.

The Smithtown Animal & Adoption Shelter is located at 410 Middle Country Road, Smithtown. For more information, call 631-360-7575.

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Less than 5 minutes from SBU Campus, 800’ north of Rte. 347

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SBU SPORTSWEEK STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY

JUNE 18 TO JUNE 24, 2020

Collegiate career plays pivotal role as softball alum Lauren Kamachi becomes doctor

For many, being a student-athlete extends far beyond the years spent as a member of a college team. Stony Brook softball alum Lauren Kamachi is no exception.

Kamachi, who graduated from Stony Brook in 2015 after a four-year career with the softball program, has taken the lessons she learned as a Seawolf into the next stage of her career.

The former outfielder, who was named to the America East First Team as a senior, recently graduated from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry and is now officially a doctor. Her time at Stony Brook played a key role in the development of her career.

“Being a member of the softball team really opened my eyes to many kinds of people, as well as discovering who I was as a person,” Kamachi said. “I got the opportunity to work and play alongside some of the most influential and amazing people who have gone on past softball to become successful in their own respective fields.”

Kamachi, who hails from British Columbia, was drawn to Stony Brook University due to its diverse student population and the strong reputation surrounding the school’s biology program. She also liked the fact that the university requires students to take classes unrelated to their major to become “wellrounded graduates.”

In addition to the academics, Kamachi found the perfect home on the university’s softball team. After spending her summers on the East Coast attending softball camps, Stony Brook became the perfect landing spot.

Kamachi hit nine homers and drove in 40 runs in her collegiate career. She finished her career strong in 2015, producing a .272 batting average with five homers and making 29 starts.

Although her sophomore season in 2013 was cut short due to injury, Kamachi recalls the team’s America East Championship run and trip to the NCAA Tournament that year as her top memory from her time at Stony Brook.

“We ended up winning four straight games to claim the title,” she said. “I still remember how energized the dugout was in those four games and how hungry we were to win. I think I was cheering so much in the dugout that weekend that I lost my voice for the next

Lauren Kamachi Photos courtesy of Stony Brook Athletics

few days. We ended up going to the University of Missouri for the NCAA Regionals, which was an incredible experience.”

Kamachi has been able to draw similarities between college athletics and the healthcare field after spending four years studying optometry.

“Keeping yourself accountable to work hard and give each day your best effort translates into anything you want to accomplish in life,” Kamachi said. “The same goes for any healthcare profession; patients rely on your knowledge, expertise and skill so you can deliver your best care. Keep yourself accountable to stay on top of upcoming research and new technology, so you can deliver the best care for your patients.”

Staying on top of new technology has taken on a whole new meaning in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. The final two months of Kamachi’s schooling were directly impacted by the pandemic: rather than seeing patients in person, Kamachi and her classmates were assigned hypothetical patient cases and had to come up with diagnoses, treatment and management of the conditions.

“A little adaptation to adversity only made us more well-rounded,” she said.

Head coach Megan Bryant recalls Kamachi as a “terrific person, student,

player and teammate” during her four years at Stony Brook.

“We are so proud of Lauren and what she accomplished at Stony Brook as a studentathlete and in her optometry studies,” Bryant said. “Becoming a doctor of optometry was always her goal and she worked so hard to achieve that goal. She never wavered in her intent, and did it all with grace, sincerity and passion. She is the very best of Stony Brook University and Seawolves Softball.”

Since graduating, Kamachi has moved back to Canada to work at a family-owned private practice. Eventually, she would like to combine her background in sports and optometry to establish a sports vision practice, where she would help athletes enhance their visual potential.

Regardless of where her career takes her next, Kamachi will always look back fondly at her time at Stony Brook, and will continue to apply what she learned as a college athlete to her career.

“In the healthcare profession, we go through many years of intensive training to make sure that we are our most prepared selves for our patients and their needs,” she said. “The same mindset applies to working hard every day in your sport to be ready for a conference game or winning a championship.”

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Hachmann returns to SBU as football assistant head coach

Matt Hachmann is returning to Stony Brook University. The veteran football coach, who spent the 2017 and 2018 seasons on the sidelines of Kenneth P. LaValle Stadium Matt Hachmann as the linebackers coach for Seawolves head coach Chuck Priore, is back as the assistant head coach and linebackers coach.

Hachmann spent the 2019 campaign as the linebackers coach at Army West Point in his brief time away from Long Island.

“I am excited about having Matt back on staff,” Priore said. “He provides a great understanding of our system and knowledge of our players. He also brings with him great leadership and wisdom.”

“I’m excited to have the chance to come back to Stony Brook. This is a great opportunity for me with this outstanding program and to be back in the CAA,” said Hachmann.

SBU student-athletes to receive Election Day off

Stony Brook student-athletes are being encouraged to have their voices heard on Election Day. Stony Brook athletic director Shawn Heilbron on Saturday announced that Nov. 3 will be a mandatory day off for student-athletes.

The Election Day day-off initiative is gaining steam with college athletic departments throughout the nation. America East basketball coaches earlier this month were among the groups announcing that Nov. 3 would be a day off league-wide.

“We encourage our student-athletes to be a part of the change in our society, and one very important and impactful way to do that is to vote,” Heilbron said.

“The America East men’s and women’s basketball coaches have already decided to make Nov. 3 a mandatory off-day. I felt strongly it should be extended to all of our student-athletes.”

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Stony Brook Proud.

Stony Brook Strong.

The unprecedented global pandemic has forever changed how we live. During this challenging time, Stony Brook University and Stony Brook Medicine are collaborating to create innovative ways to serve our community.

We’ve manufactured and delivered hand sanitizer and thousands of face shields to caregivers on our front lines. And our response teams have collected thousands of comfort-care items, protective personal equipment and other vital donations for our healthcare teams working tirelessly around the clock to fight the coronavirus.

A crisis can tear a community apart, but for Stony Brook it has made us stronger. Together we stand Stony Brook Strong.

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